166 more nurses and midwives for Coast
More than 166 graduate nurses and midwives will start work in Central Coast hospitals this year, providing a significant boost to local health services. They will be among more than…
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Money available for greenspace programs
Central Coast Council has welcomed an announcement that the State Government has made $3.25M available to select councils, including ours, for open space projects to improve liveability. Councils in Greater…
New community board for Wetlands Pioneer Dairy
A new community board has been appointed to one of the region’s most important Crown land environmental and community assets, the Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy. Crown Lands in…
More social housing for Wyong
An ambitious reform to tackle the state’s housing crisis has been delivered with the official launch of Homes NSW, with one of its first tasks to turbocharge the construction, maintenance…
New lights at Ourimbah interchange
The safety improvement upgrade at the M1 Motorway Ourimbah Interchange is almost complete, with new traffic lights activated on Wednesday, February 7. The $5.4M upgrade, funded through the State Government’s…
Continuing fight against problem gambling
Member for Wyong and Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris was at Central Coast Leagues Club on Friday, February 2, to announce that from July 1, venues with more…
War of words over voucher scheme
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris has hit back at criticism from Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch over the State Government’s Active and Creative Kids…
Jobs and robust economy key to successful 2024
What are the major issues and challenges facing the Central Coast in 2024? It’s a question Coast Community News put to Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong…
Cost-of-living squeeze hitting hard on Coast
The greatest challenge facing Central Coast residents in 2024 is cost-of-living pressures according to Member for Terrigal and former Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch. Crouch believes the…
Donations needed for back-to-school packs
Not-for-profit organisation We Care Connect is making up back-to-school packs for students who need them the most going into the 2024 school year and is looking for donations. The organisation…
Our State MPs look forward to 2024
As the Coast rang in the new year, the region’s State MPs took to social media to share messages of hope for 2024. Member for The Entrance David Mehan welcomed…
Have your say on Clubgrants revamp
Minister for The Central Coast David Harris is encouraging the region’s residents to have their say on the State Government’s plans to overhaul the Clubgrants scheme. Harris, who is also…
Fears paid parking on the cards for Wyong Hospital
Community concerns that paid parking could be introduced at Wyong Hospital are escalating with the matter currently “under review” by the State Government. Federal MPs Gordon Reid (Robertson) and Emma…
Fibre Arts Shed is keeping it local
What started out as a hobby business for Clare Thornley of Jilliby has developed into a successful enterprise. Fibre Arts Shed, run by Clare and her husband Paul, is a…
Search for Wyong Woman of the Year
Member for Wyong David Harris is encouraging residents in the electorate to nominate outstanding women for the Wyong Woman of the Year Awards 2024. Nominations are now open for women…
Work starts next year on new obstacle course
Work is expected to start early next year on the construction of a $150,000 obstacle course at The Glen, a drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation centre at Chittaway Point. The…
Community garden continues to blossom
The Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project (SWAMP) at Tuggerah is going ahead in leaps and bounds following receipt of a $12,000 grant through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program…
Iconic Norah Head lighthouse turns 120
Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve volunteers gathered with neighbours, friends and family to celebrate the 120th birthday of the lighthouse on November 18. Volunteers and Crown Land manager Reflections fired up…
Mother and daughter spread Christmas cheer
Local mother and daughter Jodie and Summerlilly Welch have organised a generous donation to We Care Connect through Member for Wyong David Harris. The two gathered gift packs, new toys,…
New paint job for Soldiers Beach Surf Club
Soldiers Beach Surf Club is set to receive $20,000 towards a new paint job through the NSW Government’s Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. “Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club provides…